Sensational findings of archaeologists. It is known who really built the Great Pyramid

Recent discoveries by Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass's team shed new light on this old hypothesis and change the way we view the builders of this one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

During the latest archaeological expedition in Egypt, led by Dr. Zahi Hawass, a discovery was made that could change the history of pyramid building forever. The team of researchers found ancient drawings inside the Great Pyramid – inscriptions left by the workers themselves who participated in its construction.

“With new technology you can actually see every little graffiti and recently we had an expedition working inside five chambers recording every little piece or little letter that was written and left behind by the gangs that built the pyramids,” Dr Hawass told Matt Beall on the Limitless podcast.

As the Egyptologist pointed out, there is no doubt about the authenticity of the inscription. "There is no possibility" that the drawings were faked, he stated categorically. In his opinion, this proves not only the active participation of the Egyptians in the construction of the pyramids, but also that they were free people.

Graves in the shadow of the pyramid

Along with the graffiti, Hawass’s team also discovered graves belonging to the pyramid’s builders. This find is particularly significant because it suggests that these people were not treated like slaves, but with respect and dignity.

“The graves can confirm two important facts – the first is the names found in the upper part of the cemetery, which indicate that the workers who built the pyramids were Egyptians,” Hawass said.

The second concerns the burial itself. “If they had been slaves, they would never have been buried in the shadow of the pyramids; if they had been slaves, they would never have prepared tombs for kings and queens for eternity,” he added, emphasizing the cultural significance of burial sites in ancient Egypt.

The city of workers and everyday life on the construction site

Thanks to the work of archaeologist Mark Liner, it was also possible to identify the area east of the Great Pyramid as a kind of "workers' city". There were not only houses there, but also infrastructure needed to feed thousands of people. In this place, they found the remains of a bakery, which is further evidence that the pyramids were not built by slaves, but by organized groups of workers.

During the excavations, "thousands" of animal bones were also discovered. As Dr. Hawass pointed out, this is yet another piece of evidence contradicting previous ideas about the workers' simple and poor diet.

“The bones were examined by an expert who determined that they came from approximately 11 cows and 13 goats – enough to feed 10,000 workers every day,” the Egyptologist stressed.

This dispels another theory that the builders lived only on bread, garlic and onions. The remains found prove that they had access to meat and were well-fed – which would not have been possible in the case of slave labor.

Technology and the power of human hands

How exactly was the pyramid built? Dr. Hawass's answer, while surprising, is based on the physical strength of people and simple but effective transportation techniques.

“Workers would arrive, some would cut the stones, shape them, and others would transport them on wooden sleds to the base of the pyramid,” the Egyptologist described the process. He added that the blocks of rock were then moved to higher levels using a ramp built of rubble and mud.

While this method may seem primitive today, it was effective at the time and allowed the construction of one of the largest and most precise monuments in human history.

The “Great Void” and the Micro-Robot: Another Mystery to Solve

During his conversation with Matt Beall, Dr. Hawass also mentioned an intriguing exploration project that is set to launch early next year. Beall, an American entrepreneur and podcast host, announced that he will help fund exploration of the Great Pyramid’s so-called “Big Void.” This space was discovered in 2017, but its exact purpose remains unknown.

According to Hawass, the “Great Void” is located above the Grand Gallery and is the size of two trucks. Beall explained that a special robot, which will be just six millimeters wide, will be used to explore it. The device will be sent through special tunnels and cracks inside the pyramid to reach the mysterious chamber and provide the first images of its interior.

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